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MMX or Multi-Media-Extention is the latest technology from Intel for their computer processor chips and is now becoming available in some high quality, mid-priced computer systems. In this essay, I will discuss the technology and what it offers to the user, as well as, compare three high quality system packages from three of industries leading manufacturers. The systems discussed here are the Gateway 2000 P55C-200 FPC, the Packard Bell NEC Platinum 2240, and the Compaq Presario 4784; all of which contain the new Intel Pentium 200 MHz-MMX processor. MMX technology is more than an industry buzz word and is currently available in some well rounded, mid-priced system packages that are obtainable for most home users to take advantage of. …show more content…

Due to the improvements, the media experience is fuller, smoother, and much more realistic, while maintaining complete compatibility with Intel-based PCs, existing operating systems, and application software.

All three of the complete package systems evaluated in this essay received high recommendation scores in a recent review from Family PC magazine. Even though their review scores were nearly identical, their are differences in features among the three manufacturers' packages. These different features, as well as, the similar ones will be listed on their own merits. Also, some commentary about each systems service-and-reliability scores will be included in the explanation of each system in this comparison.

The P55C-200 FPC from Gateway 2000 Inc. is a 200 MHz-MMX PC system that comes with an array of high quality peripherals, such as a plug-and-play Crystal Scan monitor featuring Toshiba filtering technology and a new digital control wheel that makes fine-tuning your display as easy as tuning a radiodial, as well as, some fine components blending to make an excellent, well rounded computer system.

According to PC Magazine, using components such as 512 KB of pipeline-burst L2 cache, 32 MB of synchronous DRAM, and a 3.8 GB Quantum hard disk drive, the P55C-200 FPC led the home PC pack on most of the test performed. This system posted an astronomical score on their Graphics WinMark 97 test suite that

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